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Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB reliable? We analysed 510 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 510 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.6%
Typical Mileage
141,339mi
Annual Mileage
7,115mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB.

Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,769 mi/yr
Typical
7,115 mi/yr
Average
8,024 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,682 mi/yr

Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
141,339 mi
75th Percentile
167,258 mi
95th Percentile
208,048 mi
Max Recorded
254,401 mi

How Does the Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB THIS CAR 69.6% 510 141,339 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Honda CBR600F-K 76.7% 558 35,606 mi 37 yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB?

The Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.6% across 510 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB owner drives around 7,115 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB reliable?
Based on 510 MOT tests, the Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB has a 69.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB do per year?
The typical Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB does around 7,115 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Primastar DCI 115 SE SWB?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.